Jimmy Fallon Reveals Embarrassing Details of Failed Date with Nicole Kidman

Jimmy Fallon has publicly shared an embarrassing story about a failed date with Nicole Kidman that was originally revealed during her 2015 appearance on his show. Kidman recounted how she visited Fallon's apartment, expecting a date after a mutual friend set it up, only to find Fallon uncommunicative and playing video games, which led her to believe there was no chemistry. Fallon, initially unaware they had gone on a date, described the event as his "most embarrassing" moment and has since tried to downplay it, joking with actress Isabela Merced about the incident during a 2025 episode of The Tonight Show. Merced teased Fallon about whether they were playing "The Last of Us" during the date, which Fallon clarified was actually "Mario Kart," further adding to the awkwardness. Despite the discomfort, Fallon embraced the humor of the situation and shifted conversations back to current topics. The story highlights a rare glimpse of vulnerability from Fallon while also showing Kidman's candidness about their encounter.